Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Assistant Duties include:
Office of Research & Innovation Division of Animal Resources invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our Veterinary Team as a Veterinary primary role of this position is to provide clinical technical and administrative support to the veterinary care program of the Division of Animal Resources (DAR). This position plays a critical role in assisting with the smooth operation of the veterinary services. The candidate will work directly with the staff veterinarians and veterinary technicians provide restraint of laboratory animals for physical examinations assist with advanced diagnostic procedures such as radiology and diagnostic specimen collection. Additional responsibilities include supporting handson training classes administering medications and providing surgical support as needed. The candidate must be able to recognize signs of disease and distress in a wide variety of species and report health conditions or behavior. The candidate will assist technicians managing delegated DARmaintained spaces such as the surgical suites procedural/training spaces and equipment including responsibilities like scheduling cleaning restocking and maintenance of equipment. Administrative duties include maintaining the veterinary services calendar scheduling training programs recordkeeping billing data entry and direct communication with researchers for scheduling training or compliance issues. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills along with a basic understanding of animal research. In return the department will provide training in all required techniques and offer a supportive working the duties are performed primarily during normal business hours Monday through Friday the candidate will also participate in a rotating University holiday schedule assigned in advance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor or Associates Degree
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences certification
- Knowledge of both rodent and large animal restraint or techniques is preferred
- Experience with surgical instruments/pack preparation
- Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency laws policies and procedures relating to laboratory animal husbandry to retain accreditation
Minimum Qualifications
- The incumbent must have several years of recent experience working with laboratory animals in a research animal facility or multiple species in clinical practice.
- Must have knowledge and skills in: humanely handling and restraining of animals recognizing signs of disease and distress in a wide variety of species.
- Knowledge of administering medications
- Ability to listen and communicate professionally and effectively on the phone in person and by email.
- Skills in dealing with individuals from a variety of educational backgrounds.
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to work accurately and with detail to complete tasks in an orderly and timely fashion.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Position Details:
Department:Animal Care Facility
Employment Type:UF University Employee FT
Restricted Status:Yes
FTE:100
Exemption Status:NonExempt
ORP Eligible:No
UAP Job Slotting:Lab Research Assistant34041
Salary Range:$40000$45000
Niki Boyd
Employment Type
Full Time
